Wanted to post photos of my 1980 CX500D project. I sign on the Chopper Charles forum as Exploring Carolina. Currently working on the seat pan installation, will install tires and front fender next. Here is a list of work planned for the CX and sure there will be much more work not listed.

Made some progress during the past couple days. Installed new tires & used HD mufflers. Since my H Box is in terriblecondition, had a local muffler shop to bend connector pipes from the headers to the mufflers. The connector pipes are made out of a steel/aluminum blend, so they can be polishedwith aluminum polish. Was running out of daylight for photos,so stopped polishing and installed the connectors & mufflers.Will buy chrome clamps for the connectors, headers, and mufflers.Used 1/8"X1" steel strap to hang the mufflers from the passengerfootpeg weldment!

It sure is helpful reading Shep's & Blindstitch's threads to mention a few.

The group buys going on here in the US are helpful, too!!!CDI from the Czech republic & mechanical seals, to mention a couple.

Just received my LED voltage indicator from the UK.

Can't wait to ride the bike in the North Carolina mountains.The guys I ride with are retired and ride modern Sport Touring& Sport Bikes. The CX should be fun & comfortable riding with theother retired guys. Have some more weight reductions to make, butbelieve the final weight will be under 420 pounds or 190KG.

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